Well dearies, we've come to the last of my pre-made chapters. There are a lot of different directions I could take this (and the ending has been changed considerably from what it is on moonromance.com), but I can't seem to decide on what to do. School keeps me awfully busy, so God only knows when I'll update. I hope you've enjoyed my story—don't forget to comment/review! Peace outtie ^_^

Disclaimer: *mysterious music plays* I am Tuxedo Kamen! I belong to Naoko- sama, so leave poor Katie-chan alone! *throws a rose at the evil lawyers*

"Show me the meaning of being lonely

Is this the feeling I need to walk with

Tell me why I can't be there where you are

There's something missing in my heart."

--Backstreet Boys

~*~ Part Five ~*~

It was a beautiful, sunshiny morning, and for the first time in a little over a month, Usagi was going back to school. While her wounds were still as fresh and painful as ever, she knew she couldn't stop living just because Mamoru had. He wouldn't have wanted her to act like this, so she resolved to live for him.

Usagi actually got up on time. She put on her school uniform and her necklace. She stared in the mirror and thought, 'I need a change...hmm, I think I'll ditch the odangos...'

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Usagi went downstairs for breakfast. Her mom had her back to her, but when she turned around, she got a major shock. "Honey, your hair..." Usagi had her hair completely down, with the sides pulled back into an intricate braid.

"Do you like it? I wanted a change of pace."

"It's very pretty dear, just...different." Luna shot Usagi one of those 'we need to talk' looks.

Usagi wolfed down her breakfast (some things will never change) and had just finished when the doorbell rang. "Oh, that's probably Naru! She was going to walk to school with me. Bye mom!"

As Usagi left, Ikuko heard Naru exclaim, "Wow Usagi! Look at your hair! It's so pretty!"

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Although her head swam in a dizzy haze, Usagi decided to try extra hard. She wanted to prove to her teachers and friends what she was capable of if she tried. No one could believe that she was the same girl--even Makoto and Ami were surprised at the change in attitude.

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Luna was waiting outside after school for Usagi. As she walked out, she was surprised to see her there. Usagi decided that it was about that morning. She said goodbye to all of her friends and began walking home, with Luna following her.

"So Luna, what's up?"

"Usagi, why on Earth did you change your hair?!?!"

"I dunno...guess I just was tired of odangos."

"Well, those "odangos" are an important part of who you are," exclaimed Luna. "They are the hairstyle of the royal family of the Moon Kingdom. Your mother and all of your ancestors wore them, Princess Serenity wore them, Neo-Queen Serenity will wear them, and you'll pass the tradition on to your daughter!"

Usagi fiercely looked at Luna with tears forming in her eyes. "What daughter?!? I'll never have a daughter now! Mamo-chan is DEAD and in case you've forgotten felinestien, it takes two to tango! The line will end with me! Now just LEAVE ME ALONE LUNA!!!!!!!!!"

Usagi began running. 'Plus Mamo-chan always called me odango atama. The whole thing is just too painful.' She was crying so hard that she didn't see the person in front of her until it was too late. They both fell down hard on the pavement. "Oh, I'm so sorry...I...I didn't see you!" She looked up to see a tall, handsome man in his early twenties. He had auburn hair and green eyes.

"That's okay, no harm done. Here, let me help you up." He extended his hand towards her, and Usagi gratefully accepted.

"My name is Tenjou Masahiro—I just moved here from Nagasaki. What's yours?"

"Tsukino Usagi."

Masahiro looked at her with a face full of concern. "Are you okay little rabbit? Looks like you've been crying."

"Oh, I'm alright...thanks though."

"You know what? I think I know one of your friends...do you know someone named Hino Rei?"

"Yeah."

"I _knew_ your name sounded familiar! Hey, let's go to the park. I wanna find out more about you"

"Sure." 'He sure is a hunk--WAIT! You already belong to Mamoru! Oh Mamo- chan, I miss you so much...' Her eyes began to well up with tears.

"Oh please don't cry Usagi...Look, let's sit on this bench. Now I think I know why you're so bummed. I saw you at the temple and asked Rei. I think she said something about a boyfriend," said Masahiro.

"Yeah...he died," said Usagi softly.

"I'm so sorry."

"It was about a month ago--I'm still not over it. We were soul mates--he picked up where I left off. I miss him so much!"

"I hope you don't mind my asking, but how did he die?"

"No, I don't mind, because..." said Usagi, "well, because for some reason I feel as if I can trust you." She then told the entire story, minus the Moon Kingdom stuff of course. By the time she was done, tears were streaming down her face again.

"Wow," said Masahiro, "I'm so sorry Usagi--I can see that you loved him very much"

"Yeah, I did. I'd better get home now--I've got homework to do. It was nice meeting you Masahiro."

"It was nice meeting you too. See you around Usagi."